If you’re looking for the best, authentic Gluten Free Ramen recipe, look no further. This traditional ramen recipe calls for just a handful of simple ingredients and less than 10 minutes of cooking time, delivering on taste, texture, and convenience.
Ramen was one of my favorite comfort foods growing up, especially in the wintertime. So, when I was diagnosed with celiac disease years back, it was a hard transition to gluten free ramen. But, I perfected this homemade gluten free ramen recipe that nobody ever knows is gluten free!
Why this easy gluten free ramen is the best
- Quick and easy: Made in under 10 minutes, this is the perfect dinner for busy weeknights.
- Versatile: You can add your favorite toppings like eggs, veggies, or even protein like gluten-free orange chicken.
- Budget friendly: Using pantry staple ingredients, this recipe won’t break the bank.
- The best leftovers: If you happen to have leftovers, they taste great for lunch the next day! There’s something about leftover soup that just hits the spot!
Ingredients You’ll Need (and Substitutions)
This homemade ramen comes together with a few basic ingredients, many of which you already have lying around your pantry. But the best part is, this recipe is incredibly versatile – feel free to customize with your favorite toppings and spices.
- Gluten-free ramen cake: I love Lotus Foods brand, but you can use soba noodles or black rice noodles depending on preference.
- Chicken broth: Chicken broth is my favorite, but vegetable broth or bone broth will work as well. If you want a lower sodium option, you can use low sodium chicken broth.
- Egg: This is totally optional, but a poached or over easy egg adds more flavor and a source of protein.
- Seasoning: Real salt, seasoned salt, parsley, black pepper, and garlic are my spices of choice. If you want to make things super easy, you can use ramen seasoning.
- Other toppings: Carrots, tofu, scallions, shrimp, green onions, bean sprouts, and sesame seeds are all great additions.
Is ramen broth gluten-free?
Typical ramen broth is not normally gluten free because it contains soy sauce. However, making your own ramen broth with vegetable or chicken stock is an easy way to ensure your broth is gluten free.
Is ramen seasoning gluten free?
No, the ramen seasoning packet is not gluten free because it contains wheat flour. However, you can buy gluten free ramen which will have gluten free seasoning or you can make your own like we did in this recipe.
How to make gluten-free ramen
The broth: Heat the chicken or vegetable broth on a stovetop until it reaches a boil.
The ramen: Add the gluten free ramen cake and cook for roughly 3 minutes or until soft.
Seasoning: Season with remaining ingredients and enjoy hot.
Egg (Optional): If you’d like to add an egg, drain the ramen noodles into a bowl and then drop an egg into the hot broth and cook for 2 minutes until soft boiled
Enjoy: Pour ramen broth over the noodles, top with the egg, and serve hot!
Pro tip: Top your ramen with nutritional yeast, red curry paste, sour cream, our tender garlic chicken thighs or miso paste for extra flavor.
Storing and Reheating
Store leftover ramen in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Like most gluten free pasta recipes, they are better fresh but reheating in the microwave or on the stovetop is a good option. Personally, I love taking leftover ramen for lunch the next day!
What to serve with ramen?
If you’re looking to make this a bigger meal, you can serve with crispy gluten free egg rolls, gluten free potstickers, or fresh gluten free spring rolls. A cucumber salad or avocado salad are other great sides. You can also serve a small bowl of ramen on the side with my sweet and savory orange chicken.
More comfort food recipes
- Easy three ingredient gluten free egg noodles
- Roasted caprese tomato soup
- Hearty hamburger soup
- My famous tater tot casserole
- Instant pot pasta and classic spaghetti
- Restuarant quality tortellini pomodoro
- Extra cheesy gluten-free Mac and cheese
- Wash it all down with a fun mocktail
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Gluten Free Ramen
Ingredients
- 1 gluten-free rice ramen cake (I love Lotus foods)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 egg optional
- 1/2 teaspoon Real Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/8 teaspoon parsley
- black pepper to taste
- OR Clean Monday Meals ramen seasoning (in place of seasonings)
Instructions
- Heat the chicken broth on a stovetop until boiling
- Add the ramen cake and cook until soft, about 3 minutes
- Season with remaining ingredients and enjoy hot
- If you'd like to add an egg, drain the ramen noodles into a bowl and then drop an egg into the hot broth and cook for 2 minutes until soft boiled
- Pour broth over the noodles and top with the egg
Notes
Storing and Reheating
Store leftover ramen in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Like most gluten free pasta recipes, they are better fresh but reheating in the microwave or on the stovetop is a good option. Personally, I love taking leftover ramen for lunch the next day!What to serve with ramen?
- Crispy gluten free egg rolls
- Gluten free potstickers
- Fresh gluten free spring rolls
- A cucumber salad
- Avocado salad are other great sides
- Sweet and savory orange chicken.
Mary says
I love lotus ramen. I make a peanut sauce with mine. Also, since you can’t eat soy sauce with Celiac, I use Braggs Amino Acids. You’ll never know it’s not soy sauce 😊
Chandice says
Great idea!! I also love gluten-free soy sauce 🙂
Megan says
Loved it! Simple, delicious and little prep time. Brilliant recipe!
Tristin says
We loved this ramen recipe! Made ours with the egg and it was delish and such an easy dinner!
Chenée says
SO glad to find a gluten-free version of ramen to feed my ramen craving! I had it with a soft-boiled egg and it was perfect.
Lauren Michael Harris says
I didn’t even know gluten free ramen existed! So glad to find this recipe – my husband is *supposed* to eat gluten free, but there are so many foods he doesn’t want to miss out on! This is one delicious replacement now.
Ann says
Thank you for the share! I haven’t been able to find gluten free ramen noodles, and I love using them! Excited to have these again and again!
Tracy says
I love that these are gluten free! This is my new favorite lunch, we’ve made it so many times! Thanks for another great recipe!
Sharon says
This gluten-free Ramen recipe is a great and easy way to enjoy a gluten-free dish. I make up a big batch for lunch for the week.
Natalie says
My daughter needs to eat gluten-free meals, and it is not easy to find recipes she likes. She enjoyed your ramen recipe, thank you!
Chandice says
Awesome thanks Natalie, I love hearing that!
Mikayla says
I mean who doesn’t love ramen. This is a simple, easy and honestly a light ramen recipe that my family loved!
veenaazmanov says
Gluten free ramen this way is so healthy. My kids love this One pot meal. Looks great and is easy to make too.
Kate says
My husband loves ramen, but was just recently diagnosed with celiac, so I was so excited when I found this recipe! I surprised him with it the other night and he loved it